Mechanical Engineer I — Thermal & Power Systems

Sargent & Lundy; Richland (WA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Join Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group in Richland, WA, as a Mechanical/Systems Engineer focused on thermodynamics and energy conversion for power plant projects. Summer 2027 start date and opportunities for field verification and client reviews.

You will prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports, and collaborate on system design, equipment sizing, and optimization to meet project needs. ABET-accredited background and FE/Engineer in Training are valued but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear, General, or Systems Engineering with strong thermodynamics and energy conversion focus.
• Knowledge of applying mechanical engineering principles to project design.
• Knowledge of design techniques for fabrication drawings and models.
• Strong numerical computation and problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics and power plant engineering to projects.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports; size equipment.
• Support project teams with system engineering, design, modification and analysis of mechanical systems.
• Travel to client/vendor sites for reviews and field verifications.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Power plant engineering

Turbomachinery

Thermal systems

Energy conversion

Numerical computations

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Nuclear Engineering

General Engineering

Systems Engineering

ABET-accredited program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group in Richland, WA, as a Mechanical/Systems Engineer focused on thermodynamics and energy conversion for power plant projects. Summer 2027 start date and opportunities for field verification and client reviews.

You will prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports, and collaborate on system design, equipment sizing, and optimization to meet project needs. ABET-accredited background and FE/Engineer in Training are valued but not mandatory.